The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition Free Audiobook Download by Bryan Mealer,William Kamkwamba
In The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Bryan Mealer tells a fascinating story of William Kamkwamba. In 2005, William was just 12 years old and living in Malawi when he created an innovative solution to a problem many people face- how to provide electricity during the long, hot days of summer. He built a windmill with donated materials and two bicycle parts that would turn when a bucket was placed on top.
The book, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" is an intriguing story with a powerful message. In Bryan Mealer's book, which is narrated by Korey Jackson, he tells the story of William Kamkwamba and his ingenuity and intelligence in building a windmill to provide water for his family. His simple design and lack of funds lead to him building the first windmill from scratch.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition is a short picture book that follows the story of William Kamkwamba, one of the world's most inspiring people. A boy who just wanted to make some money to buy food for his mother and three sisters, he created a homemade windmill out of two discarded bicycle frames and some scrap metal. Through ingenuity and determination, he harnessed wind power to provide electricity for his family's house in Malawi. He also brought electricity to neighbors and helped create schools for his community.
Bryan Mealer's book, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a great story for young readers as it shows how one boy and his family overcame many obstacles to provide electricity to their African village. It's especially appropriate for primary school aged students since it tells an uplifting story about hard work paying off in the long-run.
This book tells the story of Bryan Mealer and William Kamkwamba, two boys from different backgrounds who are both trying to get electricity for their village. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a biography about how these two made it possible by working together to create windmills out of scrap metal and parts.
"William Kamkwamba clearly knows what he is talking about and he has a gift for storytelling that really makes this book come alive!" This audiobook download of "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by Bryan Mealer is narrated by Korey Jackson. Jackson's narration makes the story come alive, especially during the scenes where William tells his story to people around him. The narration also brings out the emotions and feelings in every scene, which enhances the reader's experience.
Published Date | 2015-02-05 |
Duration | 6 hours 41 minutes |
Author | Bryan Mealer, William Kamkwamba |
Narrated | Korey Jackson |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Kids |
Parent Category | Biography & Memoir |